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Differentiate between different types of international HRM strategy and their implications

This assignment has been designed to assess the following intended
learning outcomes:

Differentiate between different types of
international HRM strategy and their implications

Explain how MNC home and host country
characteristics shape international HRM.

Critically examine questions of gender equality
and inequalities in international HRM practices and policies.

Analyse factors that affect the strategic choices
in companies’ location of their workforce.

Understand the role of international labour
institutions, labour standards and labour law.

Apply CSR principles and practices to
International HRM.

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External Examiner Approved:

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ASSESSMENT HEALTHCHECK

Quality of Presentation

All material is thoroughly and correctly referenced.

Citations are given in the Harvard format, unless specifically
specified otherwise in the assignment brief.

Direct quotations from sources are referenced with page numbers.

Appropriate use has been made of tables, diagrams, graphs and
pictures.

The use of formatting (line spacing, font, justified margins
etc) is consistent throughout.

The text is clear and readable, without typographic errors and
spelling mistakes.

The assignment is within the maximum word length.

The reference list contains only the works cited in the
assignment, is presented in author alphabetical order and is complete,
accurate, and consistently formatted.

Understanding and Use of
Theory

Evidence of wider reading i.e. not relying on a textbook or
single text source, but engaging with specialist texts, journal articles and
reports.

Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of a range of
theoretical positions.

The ability to place a particular text’s argument within a range
of positions evident in the literature and to recognise its strengths and
limitations as an explanatory framework.

Evidence of active engagement with theory and/or technique is
apparent throughout the assignment.

Quality of Analysis

The assignment demonstrates an ability to understand different
perspectives i.e. the student can evaluate different options, engage critically
with theory and practice and can justify their analysis above other available
solutions or viewpoints.

The analysis results from the use of judgement and discernment
in selecting theory and applying it to the situation or problem.

The selection of techniques and viewpoints are justified by the
problem or issue outlined.

Reflection and observation are integrated in the analysis in an
appropriate way i.e. a supported argument illustrated with observation rather
than a statement of opinion.

Structure and Argument

An essay assignment will normally include an introduction,
several sub-titled sections in the main body, a conclusion and a reference
list. Alternative formats may be specified by the assignment brief and, if so,
have been used.

A coherent argument is evident, which clearly links the
different elements of the assignment together and leads the reader through to a
justifiable conclusion.

The argument is logically constructed with each section building
on the insights of preceding sections.

Theory is integrated into the analytical and/or practical
elements of the assignment where appropriate.

Meaning is not obscured by poor grammar, paragraph or sentence
construction.

Conclusion

The conclusion relates questions posed, adequacy of the theory,
empirical issues explored and reflect on the student’s approach to the work.

The conclusions refer to the argument presented to that point
and do not introduce new ideas or arguments.

The conclusion demonstrates the ability of the student to
justify their theoretical and analytical approach.

Conclusions drawn follow, and are justified by, the analysis in
the main body of the assignment. Where
required, practical recommendations are feasible and follow on from the
conclusions, addressing the issues identified.

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Choose ONE of the questions. First, read
the guidance below.

“Each ‘host’ country represents a unique challenge for an MNC’s HR
management.” Critically discuss this statement with reference to the
‘Varieties of Capitalism’ (VoC) approach. What are the strengths and weaknesses
of this approach in understanding national differences?

Where appropriate, make use of examples to support your argument.

Should differences in national approaches to HRM be understood in
terms of national ‘culture’ or ‘institutions’? Critically discuss this
question with reference to two recent examples.

“International human
resource management is just human resource management on an
international scale.” Critically discuss this statement.

Using a relevant contemporary example, compare and contrast
the roles of a) ‘corporate social responsibility’ and b) trade unions in improving labour standards in multinational corporations
and their suppliers and/or contractors.